About Us
Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS) is dedicated to leading communities and striving to foster growth and prosperity within our community by providing the highest quality service to our customers. We enhance the quality of life through safety and protection of our community, creative planning, and deliberate guidance towards principled goals.
Position Overview
An individual in this skilled technical position will be focused on building and implementing geospatial solutions for PDS, Kenton County, the municipalities of Kenton County, and partner agencies. This position creates, collects, analyzes and interprets GIS and geographic spatial information from numerous sources to accomplish this work. An individual in this position shall function with a high degree of responsibility in coordinating, planning, organizing and implementing geospatial solutions. They demonstrate leadership, management and technical skills through effective communication and collaboration, strong decision making and personal accountability. This person is committed to the mission, vision, and core values of PDS through ethical conduct, community stewardship, individual initiative, and responsive service. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of GIS Administration.
Responsibilities
Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the PDS’ Core Values and Mission Statement. Employees are expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
- Develop and manage projects creating or analyzing specialized geographic data sets.
- Work on projects to facilitate and implement various recommendations of the comprehensive plan and other development initiatives through analyses of health, safety, and welfare issues facing the community.
- Collect and analyze information about specific features of Kenton County, its municipalities, or of its four subareas identified in the Kenton County comprehensive plan, using a variety of data sources including aerial photography, oblique photography, and land records data.
- Create, manage, edit, and analyze geospatial data in a versioned SDE/SQL environment.
- Acts as an advisor to all departments and becomes actively involved as required to meet schedules or resolve problems involving GIS.
- Represent the organization with local municipalities, other government agencies, and the public - making public presentations as required.
- Assist with building and implementing geospatial solutions for PDS, Kenton County, the municipalities of Kenton County, and partner agencies.
- Identify and compile geographic or database information in order to create maps or other output in response to requests from cities, the county, and other public and private agencies and organizations.
- Contribute as part of a team to the design and implementation of new tools, information, and functionality of LINK-GIS website.
- Enter GPS data, tabular data, legal deeds, field notes, and land survey reports into GIS databases so that information can be transformed into analyses, maps, plans, and drawings.
- Calculate latitudes, longitudes, projections, angles, areas, and other information for making digital and hard copy maps.
- Use both conventional and self-training methodologies to research current GIS and computer programming technologies to keep current with the latest technological changes.
- Maintain a respectful and polite attitude toward the public at all times.
- Provide excellent customer service at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Sciences, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Planning, or a closely related field and at least five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted. Experience working with local governments is highly desirable.
Skills & Certifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software; the Esri software platform including, but not limited to: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcServer, ArcSDE; knowledge of WordPress, and web development techniques; familiarity with SQL, VBA, Python, Relational Databases, XML, and HTML. Knowledge of the Adobe Creative software suite, CorelDRAW software suite, or comparable design software is desirable but not required. This position must be capable of learning new software, new methodologies, and new technologies in a rapidly changing industry.
This position is highly technical in nature and demonstrated technical competency is required to perform this work. One or more of the following industry certifications (or the ability to obtain these certifications) are highly desirable: GISP Certification, Esri ArcGIS Pro certification, Esri ArcGIS Online certification, ASPRS, PMP, or AICP.
Special Requirements
Employees in this Job Class Specification must possess a valid driver’s license prior to appointment. Employees in this Job Class Specification must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials deemed necessary for the successful completion of job duties. Employees in this Job Class Specification must be able to provide their own transportation.
Working Conditions
This is a full-time salaried position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with occasional evening, weekend, or hour adjustments as required to complete the necessary functions of the position, or other duties deemed necessary. This position performs work that consists primarily of “intellectual work” characterized by high complexity and demanding creative thinking, decision-making, project management, solving problems, and effectively communication ideas in a team environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions.
Probationary Period
This role has an initial probationary period of six months.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this positions is $54K - $84K (DOQ)
The successful candate will also enjoy these benefits:
Application Process
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience to resume@pdskc.org
Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm on June 6, 2025
The successful candidate must pass a post-offer drug screen and background check.
Planning and Development Services is an equal opportunity employer.